Automobile Accidents

Recently, the Nevada Department of Public Safety released fatal car crash statistics revealing the root cause behind over half of the state’s car crash fatalities: impaired driving. The holiday season can be especially dangerous on roads, not only because of the sheer number of people…

On Oct. 22, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released a report containing U.S. traffic crash fatality statistics from 2018. The report brought some good news, including a promising 2.4% decrease in overall road fatalities between 2017 and 2018. Fatalities among children, alcohol-impaired fatalities,…

According to promising new statistics, the number of traffic fatalities reported on Nevada roads continued its downward trend in August, which is typically one of the most dangerous months on roads. This comes shortly after it was reported that Nevada traffic deaths were down 22…

On Aug. 29, the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety released a data analysis revealing that deaths caused by drivers blowing through red lights have risen to a 10-year high. The most recent available crash data shows that there were 939 red light running fatalities in…

According to a preliminary report published on Aug. 22 by the National Safety Council, U.S. motor vehicle deaths were down 3 percent through the first half of the year. This news could mean a decline in the four-year upward trend in motor vehicle deaths, with…

On Aug. 5, a man in his 50s who came to Las Vegas to celebrate his birthday was shot and killed by another driver, who had aggressively tailgated him and his passenger before taking the shots. While no arrests have been made yet, Las Vegas…

According to new data released by the Nevada Department of Public Safety, traffic deaths in June were down nearly 50 percent compared to June of last year. This year, there were 16 fatal crashes resulting in 16 deaths, which is almost half the number of…

Nevada has been a front-runner for the marijuana industry, with medical use being legalized in 2000 and recreational sales becoming legal on July 1, 2017. In the meantime, other states are passing similar laws, and the congressional committee is holding a first-ever hearing on ending…

The Fourth of July marks a day where offices close and individuals across the country celebrate America’s independence with fireworks, barbeques, drinking and other festivities. Unfortunately, it also marks a day of unexpected tragedy for hundreds of families. In addition to being one of the…

Nevada roads have never been so dangerous. 2018 was the deadliest year for traffic deaths in a decade, with a record 331 fatalities, and 2019 trends indicate that this high number is not reversing. Intersections are among the most accident-prone areas, consistently accounting for a…